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DESCRIBES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Describes.

Describes - as a verb

Give a description of

Example: "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depict11draw8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exposit16expound17set forth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To give an account or representation of in words

Example: "Discreet italian police described it in a manner typically continental"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
account11report8

Make a mark or lines on a surface

Example: "Draw a line"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineate10draw8line4trace7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Identify as in botany or biology, for example

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discover14distinguish16identify15key10key outname6

Example Sentences

"She describes her job as challenging but rewarding."
"The book beautifully describes the sunset over the ocean."
"He describes his experience at the amusement park as exhilarating."
"The witness describes the suspect's appearance to the police."
"The article accurately describes the symptoms of the disease."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCRIBES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, describes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESCRIBES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DESCRIBES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, describes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCRIBES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DESCRIBES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, describes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCRIBES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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